India’s deadly climate paradox⁠

This collection of texts, primarily an article by Enrique Dans and subsequent comments, examines the critical climate predicament facing India. The central theme is India's "climate paradox": the nation needs to reduce harmful coal use and air pollution to meet climate goals and protect public health, but clearing the pollution could lead to a dangerous rise in ground-level temperatures, exacerbating already frequent and deadly heat waves. The discussion highlights the limited access to air conditioning as a significant vulnerability, while acknowledging that increased reliance on current inefficient systems could further strain the power grid and increase emissions. Solutions proposed focus on a transition to renewable energy, improving cooling technologies and infrastructure, and ensuring equitable access to sustainable cooling options, acknowledging the complex social and economic factors at play, as seen in the various perspectives offered in the comment section.You can also read this article in English on my Medium page, «India’s deadly climate paradox«